STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS
1.
Change the engine oil.
2.
Remove
the spark plugs.
3.
Pour a tablespoon
(5-10
cc)
of
clean engine oil
into
the
cylinder.
4.
Pull the starter rope several times
to
distribute the oil in the
cylinder.
5.
Reinstall the spark
plugs.
6.
Pull
the
starter
rope
slowly
until
resistance is
felt.
This
will
close
the
valves
so
moisture cannot
enter
the
engine
cylinder. Return the starter rope gently.
If
your engine
will
be
stored
with
gasoline in the fuel tank
and
carburetor,
it
is
important
to
reduce
the
hazard
of
gasoline
vapor ignition. Select a well-ventilated storage area away from
any appliance
that
operates
with
a flame, such
as
a furnace,
water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark-
producing electric motor,
or
where power tools are operated.
If
possible, avoid storage areas
with
high humidity, because
that
promotes rust
and
corrosion.
Unless all fuel
has
been
drained from the fuel tank, leave the fuel
valve lever in the OFF position
to
reduce the possibility
of
fuel
leakage.
Position the equipment
so
the engine
is
level. Tilting
can
cause
fuel
or
oil leakage.
15 I
Storage
&
Transproting
With
the
engine
and
exhaust system cool, cover
the
engine
to
keep
out
dust. A
hot
engine and exhaust system
can
ignite
or
melt some materials. Do not
use
sheet plastic
as
a dust cover. A
nonporous cover will trap moisture around the engine, promoting
rust
and
corrosion.
If
equipped
with
a battery
for
an
electric starter, recharge
the
battery once a month while the engine
is
in storage. This will help
to
extend the service life
of
the battery.
REMOVAL
FROM
STORAGE
Check your engine
as
described in the chapter CHECK
BEFORE
OPERATION.
If
the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank
with
fresh gasoline.
If
you keep a
container
of
gasoline
for
refueling,
be
sure
that
it
contains only fresh gasoline. Gasoline
oxidizes
and
deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.
If
the cylinders were coated with oil during storage preparation,
the engine may smoke briefly at startup. This
is
normal.
TRANSPORTING
If
the
engine
has
been running, allow
it
to
cool
for
at least 15
minutes before loading
the
engine-powered equipment on
the
transport vehicle. A hot engine
and
exhaust system
can
burn you
and
can
ignite some materials.
Keep
the engine level when transporting
to
reduce the possibility
of
fuel leakage. Move the fuel valve lever
to
the
OFF
position.
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